[Seamus28223]

In matters of ‘respect,’ white people are more tolerant of informalities or outright disrespect. White culture, especially of the middle class, is one of constant cheek-turning, mediation and venting. I respect this, but it isn’t something I grew up with. Black culture and other working-class culture places a higher value on respect and pride than middle-class whites, generally because we’ve been taught it’s worth fighting for, even dying for. This respect is greatest for your parents, even if they are less than perfect, as in my case. Ironically, those who seem to respect their parents the most often disrespect strangers and casual associates the most. Again, it’s because pride and respect is often gained through aggressive assertiveness, and even disrespect in some quarters.

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Name : Seamus28223, Gender : M, City : Charlestown, State : MA, Country : United States, Occupation : Construction, Social class : Lower class, 

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